An African Champion will be crowned on Friday when Senegal and Algeria meet in the final of the African Cup of Nations. Both teams have experienced a long journey to this point, including two dramatic semifinals. Which one will walk away with the title and etch their name on a trophy and in history?
AFCON: Senegal vs Algeria
- Date: Friday, July 19
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: beIN Sports
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
It’s a bit of poetic irony that a Liverpool and Manchester City star will go head to head in the final of a major international competition. With the two English clubs battling it out for the Premier League all of last season, two of their biggest names meet here for one final battle.
Sadio Mane is one match away from completing a dream season that saw him lift the Champions League title just a few months ago. While the Anfield hero hasn’t taken over this tournament, he has had an impact and is always a threat on the biggest stage. If he can will his country to their first-ever AFCON title, it would close the book on an incredible individual season.
On the other side, you have Man City’s Riyad Mahrez, who was a huge signing last season. The attacker may not be first-choice for Pep Guardiola but proved exactly why he’s a star for his country. Mahrez’s stoppage time free-kick goal earned Algeria their spot in the final, their first appearance since winning the competition on home soil in 1990.
Which of these household names will come up clutch when it matters most? It should be fascinating viewing for anyone who loves the beautiful game.
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